Bradford White Water Heater SLE2120T6-1SEVV

Anode Inspection and Replacement

Turn power 'OFF' to water heater.

Turn off cold water supply to heater.

Close drain spigot and remove hose.

Disconnect outlet nipple from plumbing system.

Remove outlet nipple/anode from the water heater using an appropriate wrench.

Visually inspect outlet nipple/anode for signs of depletion.

Is the depletion ½ of the original anode diameter or is any steel core exposed?

Reinstall outlet nipple/anode into heater using pipe dope on the nipple’s threads.

Double Element, Simultaneous, Single Phase Operation

Ensure safety precautions are in place

Reset thermostats to their original temperature settings as found prior to thermostat testing

Water In Tank Is Cold Or Not Enough Hot Water With Power ON

Assume line voltage, ECO and elements are in working order

Adjust temperature setting for both thermostats to the highest setting

Turn power 'ON' to water heater

Check voltage across terminals L4 and T2 of upper thermostat

Thermostat Removal and Replacement

Turn power “OFF” to water heater.

Remove access cover and insulation.

Remove plastic thermostat protector from thermostat.

Disconnect wires from thermostat terminals.

Note thermostat temperature setting for proper setting of new thermostat.

Slide thermostat upwards and out of mounting bracket.

Use a stiff brush to remove any debris or loose scale from tank surface where new thermostat will be installed.

Slide new thermostat down into thermostat bracket until it snaps into place.

Double Element, Non-Simultaneous, Single Phase Operation

WARNING — High voltage exposure. Use caution to avoid personal injury during this procedure.

Water In Tank Is Cold With Power ON

Ensure line voltage, ECO, and elements are in working order.

Turn power “ON” to water heater.

Check voltage across terminals L4 and T2 of upper thermostat.

Is rated voltage present across terminals L4 and T2?

Check voltage across element terminals.

Testing For Heating Element Short Circuit To Ground

Remove access cover(s) from front of water heater

Remove insulation and plastic cover from thermostat

Disconnect wires from heating element(s)

Set multi-meter to “ohms” setting

Check for reading on the ohm meter when touching one probe to either screw terminal of heating element and the other on the element flange